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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 44.83 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 44.83 and 31.19 is: 42.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 44.83 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/44.83 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 44.83 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.25/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.85

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